Standard Test Method for Effects of Outdoor Weathering on Pipeline Coatings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Since coated pipe may be stored outdoors for long periods before burial, weathering tests of the type described in this test method are needed to evaluate the stability of these coatings stored outdoors. The results obtained should be treated only as indicating the general effect of weathering. Exposure conditions vary greatly from year to year, from one part of a year to another, and from locality to locality. The results of short-term exposure tests in the north are more meaningful if exposure is started in the summer followed by a winter season. In southern areas where climatic conditions are more uniform throughout the year, the time of year when short-term exposure is started is less critical. In all localities, the longer the exposure period, the more reliable are the results obtained.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is intended to define conditions for the exposure of coated pipe to weather.  
1.2 This test method specifies qualifications for the samples, procedure to be followed in exposure to weather, and procedure for evaluating effects of exposure including visual examination and other tests.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units to three significant decimals are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation: G11 − 04 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
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Effects of Outdoor Weathering on Pipeline Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation G11; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method is intended to define conditions for the 3.1 The effects of outdoor weathering on pipeline coatings
exposure of coated pipe to weather. after 6, 12, and 24 months’ exposure are determined visually
and by electrical means by comparing exposed samples of
1.2 This test method specifies qualifications for the samples,
coated pipe with unexposed samples of coated pipe before and
procedure to be followed in exposure to weather, and proce-
after impact and bending tests.At the beginning of the test the
dure for evaluating effects of exposure including visual exami-
starting samples are qualified by a cathodic disbonding test.
nation and other tests.
1.3 The values stated in SI units to three significant deci-
4. Significance and Use
mals are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in
4.1 Since coated pipe may be stored outdoors for long
parentheses are for information only.
periods before burial, weathering tests of the type described in
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
this test method are needed to evaluate the stability of these
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
coatings stored outdoors. The results obtained should be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
treated only as indicating the general effect of weathering.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Exposure conditions vary greatly from year to year, from one
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
part of a year to another, and from locality to locality. The
results of short-term exposure tests in the north are more
2. Referenced Documents
meaningful if exposure is started in the summer followed by a
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winter season. In southern areas where climatic conditions are
2.1 ASTM Standards:
more uniform throughout the year, the time of year when
G8 Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline Coat-
short-term exposure is started is less critical. In all localities,
ings
the longer the exposure period, the more reliable are the results
G10 Test Method for Specific Bendability of Pipeline Coat-
obtained.
ings
G12 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Film
5. Location of Test Sites
Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel (Withdrawn
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2013) 5.1 Weathering racks shall be located in cleared areas
G14 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings representative of local outdoor weather conditions.
(Falling Weight Test)
6. Apparatus
G62 Test Methods for Holiday Detection in Pipeline Coat-
ings
6.1 Racks—The horizontal racks shall be any suitable pipe
G70 Test Method for Ring Bendability of Pipeline Coatings
storage racks of sufficient height to prevent any undesirable
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(Squeeze Test) (Withdrawn 2013)
effects of vegetation growth during the period of exposure.
Racks may be constructed from a variety of materials, but pipe
specimens must rest on a nonconductive surface. An example
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
of a suitable rack is illustrated in Fig. 1.
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applicationsand is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.48 on Durability of Pipeline Coating and Linings.
7. Sampling
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally
approved in 1969. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as G11 – 04. DOI:
7.1 Each starting sample shall consist of coated 26.7-mm
10.1520/G0011-04R12.
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( ⁄4-in. nominal) diameter steel pipe from a production lot
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
having a minimum length of 4.4 m (14.4 ft). The sample shall
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
be from a lot produced under conditions capable of being
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
duplicated on a production scale.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. NOTE 1—Pipe having a nominal diameter of 33.4-mm (1-in. nominal)
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G11 − 04 (2012)
NOTE 1—All lumber is to be pretreated and painted.
FIG. 1 Construction Details of Outdoor Weathe
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